Art Competitions & Exhibitions, Festivals, Art Fairs
National
Call for Artists
May8
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Cape Fear Studios’ National 2D Competition
Cape Fear Studios in Fayetteville, NC seeks entries for a national juried art exhibition, June 26 – August 25, 2026. Best in Show: $1000; 1st Place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; Honorable Mention: (2) $50 each. Juror: JJ Jiang. Open to all artists, 18 or older. All 2D painting and drawing media, hand-pulled prints and collage; no photographs, recovered image transfers or digitally produced images. Maximum of 2 entries per artist. $35 for first entry; additional $15 for a second entry. Deadline: May 8, 2026. Entry through CaFÉ. Contact: email or call 910-433-2986.
National
Call for Artists
May11

56th Annual River Road Show
The Art Guild of Louisiana announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 7 – September 28, 2026 at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge, LA. $4,000+ in awards. Juror: Marc Hanson, OPAM. Open to 2D art only – Original composition and execution; Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel, Pencil. $40 for 3 entries; $5 for each additional entry up to ten. Deadline: May 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 225-205-0522.
National
Call for Artists
Jun6
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Art in Motion National Juried Exhibition
The Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, Aug 13 – Sep 26, 2026. Best in Show $750, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, Minimum of 3 Awards of Merit: $75 each, 3 Recognitions for Body of Work. Juror: Elsabé J. Dixon. Works will be accepted in numerous media including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, print-making, collage, mixed media, kinetic art/mobiles, photography, mosaics, sculpture, fabric, and glass. 2-D or 3-D: Any media, wall-hung, suspended or free standing. Regardless of the medium this exhibit is meant to express the excitement of movement. $45 for 3 artworks / $55 for 4. Deadline: June 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 540-586-4235.
International
Call for Artists
Jun9
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And Now for Something New, Vol 8
LeMieux Galleries in New Orleans announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 1 – September 12, 2026 (Works will need to be available July 23 – September 27). The jury winning artist will receive a Solo Show at the Gallery. Jurors: Don Marshall and Kaori Maeyama. All original mediums are welcome. Preferred size of works is smaller than 48×48 inches. No giclees or reproductions of works. Photography and digital works are welcome. Entry fee: $40 for 3-5 entries. Deadline: June 9, 2026 Midnight. Apply online. Contact: email or call 504-522-5988.
Regional
Call for Artists
Jun13
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Weaverville Art in Autumn
The Weaverville Business Association & The Town of Weaverville seek artists for Art in Autumn, Saturday, September 19, 2026 on Main Street in Weaverville, North Carolina. Best of Show – $1,000, Second Place – $500, Third Place – $250, 4 Honorable Mentions – $50 each. Juror: Sarah Rolland. Art in Autumn welcomes applications from artists working in a variety of mediums. All applicants are required to submit four images for the jury process: three images representing current, original work of excellent quality, and one booth display image. All submitted work must be designed and created by the artist. Please note that no critiques or feedback will be provided during the jury process. Accepted categories include: two-dimensional art, basketry, ceramics, digital art, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and wood. $35 Application Fee, $175 Booth Fee. Deadline: June 13, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 828-378-6772.
Regional
Call for Artists
Jun19
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14th Hill Country Galleria 4th of July
Artists are invited to apply for the 14th Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival, held July 4, 2026 at Hill Country Galleria in Austin, Texas. Attendance: 30,000 customers. Fireworks, 2 blocks of carnival rides, only 40 art vendors accepted. Texas top income zip codes. Free admission. Seeking arts and crafts, photography, fine arts, sculpture. $25 application fee, $250 10×10 booth space. Deadline: June 19, 2026. More info. Contact: email
National
Call for Artists
Jun19

2026 Asheville Quilt Show
The Asheville Quilt Guild seeks entries for the annual Asheville Quilt Show, August 13-15, 2026 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC. $13,000 in prize money. 21 different categories of quilts accepted. $20 for online entry, $25 for manual, AQG members free entry. Deadline: June 19, 2026. More info.
Regional
Call for Artists
Jun30

50th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in Kearneysville, WV announces a call to artists for the 50th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival, held September 25-27, 2026 at the Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds. Best in Show Award ($400 value). Eligible media: Handmade Fine Arts & Crafts in a multitude of mediums. Jury Fee: $30. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 304-725-2055.
National
Call for Artists
Jun30

2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition
The Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, September 4-25, 2026. $1000 Best in Show and more! Juror: Kiera Hight. Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older. Photographs must be original photographs or photographically derived work, and not done under supervision. All work submitted must be suitably prepared for installation. The curator reserves the right to deny entry if any work is deemed not suitable for display or too difficult to install. Entries must have been completed after January 1, 2021, and not previously exhibited in a Lynchburg juried photography show. $45 entry fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 434-528-3256.
Regional
Call for Artists
Jul1
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SeptemberFest 2026
The Museum of the Southwest in Midland, TX seeks artists for SeptemberFest 2026. Artists must be present to show their own work September 11th – 13th. No commercially manufactured items or supplies and kits. Eligible media includes: Fine art prints of original work (must be sold in conjunction with original work and clearly labled as reproductions), Ceramics, Jewelry and Metal-Smith, One-of-a-kind Leather items, Photography, Fiber, Painting, and Woodworking. $20 Application Fee, $250 Single Booth, $350 Double Booth. Deadline: July 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 432-237-9102.
International
Call for Artists
Jul1

International Call for Artists – 2027 Embracing Our Differences
Embracing Our Differences invites artists worldwide to submit original artwork for the 2027 international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida. Up to $6,000 in awards. Each year, 50 works are selected and reproduced on billboard-sized panels displayed in public parks, paired with thought-provoking quotations exploring themes of inclusion, kindness, resilience, and shared humanity. The exhibition attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and is part of a broader educational initiative reaching thousands of students and educators. Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate. Free entry. Deadline: July 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 941-404-5710.
International
Call for Artists
Jul5

Poolside 2026
Jag Gallery in Key West, FL announces a call to artists for Poolside, a popular juried exhibit now in its 7th year, with “Swimming Pool(s)” as part of the subject or the main subject. Accepted artwork will be shown at the gallery, August 5-30 2026, and also available online. Trophies for: Juror’s Choice (1), Honorable Mention (3), Peoples Choice Award (1). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Original 2 and 3 D artwork (no AI). Work eligible for consideration includes painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, ceramics, photography, textiles and monoprints. Finished work must not exceed 40 inches. $35 per entry. Maximum of 5 entries. Deadline: July 5, 2026 11:59 p.m. EDT. More info. Contact: email or call 305.407.6202.
Local
Call for Artists
Jul7
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River Clay Fine Arts Festival
Artists are invited to apply for the River Clay Fine Arts Festival, October 23-25, 2026. Located in the beautiful Tennessee Valley of north-central Alabama, Decatur is a fast-growing, established arts community and home to the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, Alabama Center for the Arts, and the Princess Theatre. The festival site, located on the Decatur City Hall campus, is surrounded by Alabama’s largest Victorian historic district and a picturesque, revitalized downtown complete with numerous bistros, galleries, restaurants, and unique retail boutiques. The city is conveniently located midway between Nashville and Birmingham, just 10 minutes west of I-65. Eligible Categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Electronic Art, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metalworks, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. $40 application fee. Deadline: July 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 646-206-7926.
National
Call for Artists
Jul20

Annual Juried Ceramic Exhibition
The Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks entries for a juried ceramic exhibition, October 2-30, 2026. Best In Show Award is $1000 and more! Juror: Rice Evans, a clay sculptor whose work explores material hierarchies and Y2K nostalgia, based in Richmond, Virginia. Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older. All entries must be primarily ceramic, three-dimensional, and designed by the submitting artist. All work must be original (no reproductions), not done under supervision, and not made from kits or patterns. Work should be able to pass through a standard door (maximum dimensions 36″ W x 36″ D x 48″ H) and weigh no more than 75 pounds. The curator reserves the right to deny entry if any work is deemed not suitable for display or too difficult to install. Entries must have been completed after January 1, 2017, and not previously exhibited in a Lynchburg juried art show. $45 entry fee. Deadline: July 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 434-528-3256 ext. 122.
National
Call for Artists
Aug11
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14th Annual National Juried Exhibition
The Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 8 – November 14, 2026. Awards include Best in Show $750, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, 3 Awards of Merit: $75 each, 3 Recognitions for Body of Work, 3 Judges Choice Recognitions. Juror: Whitney Brock. Works will be accepted in numerous media including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, print-making, collage, mixed media, photography, mosaics, sculpture, fabric, ceramics, wood and glass. $45 for up to 3 entries, additional $10 for 4th entry. Deadline: August 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 540-586-4235.
National
Call for Artists
Aug30

62nd Annual Art Harvest
The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin seeks artists for the 62nd Annual Art Harvest, November 7-8, 2026 at Highlander Park in Dunedin, FL. $10,000 in awards. Eligible media categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Fibers, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolors, Wood. Please read prospectus for complete guidelines. $40 application fee. Deadline: August 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 727.738.5523.
Regional
Call for Artists
Sep1
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Art by the Tracks
The Old Depot Association seeks artists for two juried Art and Craft fairs in downtown Black Mountain, NC: a Spring Show on June 6th and a Fall Show on October 24th. All work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist. No imported or buy/sell goods will be accepted. Work made from kits of any kind are not acceptable. Stuffed animals and/or dolls must be handmade, not decorated commercial products. All new and returning artists must be juried each year. $15 jury fee and $155 both fee per show. Deadline: May 1st for Spring Show, Sept 1st for Fall Show. More info. Contact: email or call 828-231-0640.
International
Call for Artists
Nov6
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Palm Beach Fine Craft Show
Artists and artisans worldwide are invited to apply for the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, held February 12-14, 2027 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL. Awards: Best in Show, Best New Artist & Artist Choice. Eligible media: Basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. $35 Application fee. Deadline: November 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 561-822-5440.
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